NJ DMV PERMIT LATEST 2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What does hydroplaning mean? - ✔✔Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on
a film of water
✔✔What is an uncontrolled intersection? - ✔✔An intersection where there's no traffic
signals or signs
✔✔When should you dim your headlights? - ✔✔In city driving and when following or
meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
✔✔What is an acceleration lane? - ✔✔An extra lane provided at the entrance to an
expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed
✔✔You must stop at least _ feet from a school bus with its red lights on? - ✔✔25
✔✔What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being
applied? - ✔✔Braking distance
✔✔Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are? - ✔✔November 15th to April
1st
✔✔Information signs are what color? - ✔✔Blue or green
✔✔What should you do if a traffic light is not working? - ✔✔Slow down, yield to traffic,
and proceed when safe
✔✔Depth perception means the same as: - ✔✔Distance judgment
✔✔Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their
blood alcohol content is: - ✔✔.01, .05, or .08%.
Any amount of alcohol is over the limit
✔✔You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16 year old): -
✔✔Between 5:01 am and 11 P.M.
✔✔You must be at least _ years old to register a motor vehicle? - ✔✔17
✔✔As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: - ✔✔At an intersection with a
stop sign, at a red light and when an officer orders you to do so
✔✔NJ issues a _ year basic license? - ✔✔4
, ✔✔It is important to slow down: - ✔✔On narrow roads, at intersections or railroad
crossings,and when the road is wet or slippery
✔✔Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: - ✔✔Time of day
✔✔The best way to take a curve is to: - ✔✔Slow down before entering the curve
✔✔If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the fist time, how long must he/she
wait before taking it again? - ✔✔At least 14 days
✔✔You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if: -
✔✔Directed to do so by a police officer
✔✔When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must: - ✔✔Make a full stop and
check traffic
✔✔What is a good form of I.D. to bring to the Permit test? - ✔✔Original Birth Certificate
(county issued, with the raised seal)
✔✔You can get alcohol out of your blood by: - ✔✔Time. The more you wait, the less the
influence.
✔✔The position of the hands on the steering wheel are: - ✔✔At 9 and 3 o'clock
✔✔The definition of a blind spot is: - ✔✔Area which cannot be seen in the outside
mirror(s)
✔✔The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for: - ✔✔24 months
✔✔At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial
driving lessons? - ✔✔16 years
✔✔What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you? - ✔✔Fine up to
$100
✔✔A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: - ✔✔Stop within 5
feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
✔✔If you have an out of state license, and move to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license
within: - ✔✔60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes first
✔✔Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually: - ✔✔Swerving, going too fast or slow
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What does hydroplaning mean? - ✔✔Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on
a film of water
✔✔What is an uncontrolled intersection? - ✔✔An intersection where there's no traffic
signals or signs
✔✔When should you dim your headlights? - ✔✔In city driving and when following or
meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
✔✔What is an acceleration lane? - ✔✔An extra lane provided at the entrance to an
expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed
✔✔You must stop at least _ feet from a school bus with its red lights on? - ✔✔25
✔✔What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being
applied? - ✔✔Braking distance
✔✔Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are? - ✔✔November 15th to April
1st
✔✔Information signs are what color? - ✔✔Blue or green
✔✔What should you do if a traffic light is not working? - ✔✔Slow down, yield to traffic,
and proceed when safe
✔✔Depth perception means the same as: - ✔✔Distance judgment
✔✔Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their
blood alcohol content is: - ✔✔.01, .05, or .08%.
Any amount of alcohol is over the limit
✔✔You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16 year old): -
✔✔Between 5:01 am and 11 P.M.
✔✔You must be at least _ years old to register a motor vehicle? - ✔✔17
✔✔As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: - ✔✔At an intersection with a
stop sign, at a red light and when an officer orders you to do so
✔✔NJ issues a _ year basic license? - ✔✔4
, ✔✔It is important to slow down: - ✔✔On narrow roads, at intersections or railroad
crossings,and when the road is wet or slippery
✔✔Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: - ✔✔Time of day
✔✔The best way to take a curve is to: - ✔✔Slow down before entering the curve
✔✔If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the fist time, how long must he/she
wait before taking it again? - ✔✔At least 14 days
✔✔You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if: -
✔✔Directed to do so by a police officer
✔✔When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must: - ✔✔Make a full stop and
check traffic
✔✔What is a good form of I.D. to bring to the Permit test? - ✔✔Original Birth Certificate
(county issued, with the raised seal)
✔✔You can get alcohol out of your blood by: - ✔✔Time. The more you wait, the less the
influence.
✔✔The position of the hands on the steering wheel are: - ✔✔At 9 and 3 o'clock
✔✔The definition of a blind spot is: - ✔✔Area which cannot be seen in the outside
mirror(s)
✔✔The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for: - ✔✔24 months
✔✔At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial
driving lessons? - ✔✔16 years
✔✔What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you? - ✔✔Fine up to
$100
✔✔A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: - ✔✔Stop within 5
feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
✔✔If you have an out of state license, and move to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license
within: - ✔✔60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes first
✔✔Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually: - ✔✔Swerving, going too fast or slow
